JD Power Vehicle Dependability Study

 

The Kia Sportage has been ranked number 1 in the small SUV category in the 2015 JD Power Vehicle Dependability Study. The study is a comprehensive investigation of vehicle dependability in the US. Overall dependability is determined by the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles (PP100). The study was done over the past 12 months with original owners of three year old vehicles (2012 models). The Sportage ranked first out of seven competitors with a score of 129PP100. The study includes 32 nameplates and 228 models, covering 177 specific problem symptoms grouped into eight major vehicle categories.

 

JD Power is a world-renowned agency and this is not the first time they have honoured the Kia Sportage. The Sportage won two consecutive Initial Quality Study (IQS) awards from JD Power in 2013 and 2014.

 

"We believe the results of the J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study demonstrate Kia's on-going commitment to quality and obsession with craftsmanship in building our world-class products," said John Crowe, vice president, service & aftersale operations, Kia Motors America (KMA). "The Sportage is a clear example of how far the entire Kia model line-up has progressed, and this kind of quality is tangible evidence of our long-term strategy to enhance the Kia ownership experience."